1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC (137 Rentals)

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,374 - $3,399
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$2,190 - $16,080

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Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,409 - $3,975
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$2,441 - $11,812

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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Aspen
$1,892 - $4,441
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$1,805 - $8,862

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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Market at O
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$2,355 - $3,409
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$2,259 - $8,578

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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

440 L St NW, Unit 302, Unit 302

440 L St NW
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property at 437 New York Ave NW

$2,800

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$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 6

437 New York Ave NW, Unit 308, Unit 308

437 New York Ave NW
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property at 409 O St NW

$3,338

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409 O St NW

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Largest Available Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Shaw area of Washington, DC is found at Ellington Apartments and is listed at 1,500 square feet priced from $2,499. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ellington Apartments1 Bed w/Den - 2 Bath1,500 Sq Ft$2,499
7th FlatsAD11 + Den1,090 Sq Ft$2,401
Cortland Mount VernonA12 - Renovated945 Sq Ft$3,038
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath857 Sq Ft$2,149
City Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath Den-F TYP 09838 Sq Ft$3,123
City Market at O1 Bed/2 Bath Den-A Medley792 Sq Ft$3,238
Gables City VistaA11783 Sq Ft$2,239
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom760 Sq Ft$1,850
Jefferson MarketplaceA8750 Sq Ft$2,387
LangstonA2742 Sq Ft$2,705

Cheapest Available Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Shaw of Washington, DC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,400 at 801 R Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shaw is currently $2,822. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,400
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.$1,475
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...$1,500
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath$1,700
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom$1,850
Washington Apartments1x1$1,917
Gables City VistaA04$1,993
The ShawAJ-1$2,069
7th FlatsA4$2,077

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Shaw, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shaw Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shaw with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Shaw is at 801 R Street Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Shaw Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shaw is $2,822.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Shaw Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shaw is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $2,499 at Ellington Apartments.

What is the average size for Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shaw is currently 620 sq ft.

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